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Adelaide East
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Guided Tour of Historic Magill Wesleyan Cemetery

Guided tour
Subdivision for the village of ‘Makgill' in 1838 included land for a chapel and cemetery. Early European settlers, contributors to developing...
When: Sat 22 May, 11am (approx. 60 mins)
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Adult: $5.00
Adelaide City
Open Doors Bookings Essential Toilets

Old Government House & Heritage Gardens Tour

Guided tour
Although Belair is close to the city today, it was a world away in 1860 when Old Government House was built as a vice regal summer retreat. Today...
When: Sun 23 May, 9.15am-4.15pm
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Per Person: $109.00
Riverland
Family Friendly Bookings Essential Wheelchair Access Toilets

Rocky's Hall of Fame

Guided tour
A valuable collection of musical instruments and memorabilia depicting the life and times of country music icon Rocky Page, through print media...
When: Throughout May: Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri 8.30am-12pm or by appointment
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Per Person: $2.00
Adelaide West
Bookings Essential Toilets

SANFL History Centre Tour

Guided tour
The South Australian National Football League has a proud history spanning 143 years and its SANFL History Centre is a very active archive. During...
When: Tue 11 & Thu 13 May, 10.30am (approx. 60 mins)
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By donation
Adelaide City
Bookings Essential Partial Wheelchair Access

German Adelaide: North Adelaide

Guided tour
Whether on top of the hill or along Melbourne Street, German Australians lived and made their mark in North Adelaide. Take a jaunt through North...
When: Sun 9 & 30 May, 9am (approx. 2 hrs)
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Per Person: $25.00
Adelaide South
Open Doors Bookings Essential Partial Wheelchair Access Toilets

Devonshire Tea at Dunluce Castle

Guided tour
Enjoy a guided tour of Dunluce Castle, built in 1912 for the Macully family, followed by scones and tea in the dining room. All proceeds go to...
When: Mon 10 May, 9.30am, 11.30am & 1.30pm (approx. 90 mins)
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Adult: $20.00 Child: Free
Adelaide East
Bookings Essential Toilets

Second Creek Stories: Unravelling History

Guided tour
Walking Country is an important element in Kaurna culture, and by adapting this concept, historian Denise Schumann will reveal the history of...
When: (BOOKED OUT) Fri 7 May, 10am (approx. 3.5 hrs)
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Free
Adelaide West
Open Doors Family Friendly Wheelchair Access Toilets

Guided Tours of St Bede's Church, Semaphore (1879 Building)

Guided tour, Open day
St Bede's Church opened in April 1879, less than a year after a committee was formed to raise the funds, buy the land, and build the church.
When: Sun 16 May 16, 11am-4pm. Guided tours: Every hour between 11am and 3pm (approx. 30 mins)
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Free
Barossa
Family Friendly Wheelchair Access Full Toilet Facilities

Gawler's Labor History Walk

Guided tour
Murray Street in Gawler provides many locations that are significant in the town's industrial and political history. Local MP, Tony Piccolo and...
When: Sun 23 May, 2-3.30pm
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Free
Murray River, Lakes & Coorong
Open Doors Family Friendly Bookings Essential Wheelchair Access Full Toilet Facilities

Round House Revamp!

Guided tour, Display
The Round House is offering free guided tours to History Festival patrons, showcasing the exciting changes being made as part of the revitalisation...
When: Every Sat & Sun in May, 11am-3pm
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Free
Adelaide City
Bookings Essential Full Toilet Facilities Partial Wheelchair Access

Old Adelaide Gaol Ghost Crime Tour

Guided tour
Visit Australia’s most actively haunted establishment: the Old Adelaide Gaol! The old gaol was home to Adelaide’s most notorious criminals...
When: 3, 7, 11, 15, 19 & 27 May, 7.30-9.30pm (approx. 2 hrs)
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Per Person: $39.95
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